Migration Bill aims to balance security and fairness: Iipumbu

NAMPA

2026-05-20

OSHAKATI, 20 May 2026- (Seated in the front row from left) Omusati Reginal Governor Immanuel Shikongo, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, Constituency couclior for Uuvudiya, Timoteus Shivute and the Executive director of the ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Daniel Nghidinua at the launch of the public consultations on the Migration Bill on Wednesday in Oshakati. (photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu on Wednesday said the proposed Migration Bill seeks to strike a balance between national security and fairness in Namibia’s migration system.
Speaking at the commencement of public consultations on the Migration Bill in Oshakati, Iipumbu said the legislation is aimed at modernising the country’s migration management framework while protecting Nami...

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